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Biden administration announces $39 billion in student debt relief following administrative fixes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:03:47 GMT

By Sam Fossum, CNNThe Biden administration announced Friday that 804,000 borrowers will have their student debt wiped away, totaling $39 billion worth of debt, in the coming weeks due to fixes that more accurately count qualified monthly payments under existing income-driven repayment plans.“For far too long, borrowers fell through the cracks of a broken system that failed to keep accurate track of their progress towards forgiveness,” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said in a written statement.There are currently several different kinds of income-driven repayment plans for borrowers with federal student loans, which base payments on a borrower’s income and family size – regardless of their total outstanding debt. After reaching a set forgiveness threshold of 20 or 25 years, a borrower’s remaining balance is then wiped.“By fixing past administrative failures, we are ensuring everyone gets the forgiveness they deserve, just as we have done for public servants, students who were che...

Fremont police searching for missing woman

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:03:47 GMT

(KRON) -- The Fremont Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 20-year-old woman who was last seen Thursday morning in the 36000 block of Fremont Boulevard.Husna Enayat is five feet, two inches tall and weighs 132 pounds, according to police. She has brown hair and brown eyes. COVID home eviction moratorium ending in Oakland Police say Enayat uses AC Transit buses and was last seen waiting for a bus to go to school. She has no prior history of running away or leaving for long periods of time.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Anyone who may have seen Enayat or has information on her whereabouts is asked to contact FPD at 510-790-6800.

Teen arrested for DUI strikes officer, attempts to bite another

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:03:47 GMT

(KRON) -- A 17-year-old was recently arrested for driving under the influence and crashing his car into a street sign, according to the San Mateo Police Department.  COVID home eviction moratorium ending in Oakland The driver, whose blood alcohol content reached three times the legal limit, crashed into a Central Park sign. After officers arrived at the scene, the teen struck an officer and attempted to bite another, police said.Photos by SMPD show officers at the scene of the crash as well as damage to the car.Photo: San Mateo PDPhoto: San Mateo PDPhoto: San Mateo PDPhoto: San Mateo PDKRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The driver was uninjured and no other injuries were reported.

Pacific kelp forests are dying off at alarming rates, but experts say there's room for optimism

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:03:47 GMT

One of the ocean's greatest supporters of life is finding itself hanging on by a thread.Pacific kelp forests have been depleted by more than 90% in just a few short years., and scientists say their survival is critical.Kelp forests provide crucial habitats to support marine animals, and humans around the world benefit from healthy kelp because they protect our coastlines from waves, absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produce oxygen like trees on land. And a new study published earlier this year revealed that healthy kelp forests contributed more than $500 billion to the world economy. Needless to say, their survival has a direct impact on our own.Surfers paddle near dying kelp beneath Scripps Pier on August 7, 2018, in San Diego, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)So why are they dying? Well, the main driver of the massive die-off, like many other problems facing the world's oceans, is global climate change.Jennie Dean, Vice President of Education and Conservat...

Gobierno federal perdonará préstamos estudiantiles a más de 800,000 personas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:03:47 GMT

WASHINGTON DC – El Departamento de Educación anunció este viernes que perdonará la deuda estudiantil de 804,000 personas por un valor de $39,000 millones. La medida se aplicará a beneficiarios de los planes de reembolso según ingresos, personas que llevan entre 20 y 25 años pagando su deuda y que ahora la verán cancelada, según NBC News.El secretario de Educación, Miguel Cardona, señaló en un comunicado que la medida se dirige a deudores que durante mucho tiempo se han visto afectados por las “grietas de un sistema roto que les ha fallado”.Así, apuntó que esta cancelación de deuda beneficiará a muchas personas que se vieron afectadas por errores administrativos o fueron “engañadas” por sus universidades. También se dirigirá a quienes tienen discapacidades permanentes, como muchos veteranos de guerra. CNBC: qué hacer si tienes préstamos estudiantiles, tras la decisión de la Corte Suprema ¿Qué pasa si no puedes pag...

Serbia halts arms exports after US sanctioned the country’s spy chief for alleged illegal arms trade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:03:47 GMT

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia suspended all arms exports for 30 days, the defense minister said Friday, just days after the United States imposed sanctions on the Balkan country’s intelligence chief over alleged illegal arms deals and other criminal activities.Defense Minister Miloš Vučević said that the export ban is necessary in order to fulfill the needs of the Serbian army and boost its combat readiness amid the simmering crisis in the Balkan region.“It does not mean Serbia is going to war or calling for war, but we are looking at all security risks and challenges,” Vučević said.Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić first announced the move several days ago. He cited “internal security” in Serbia as the reason for the ban while tensions simmer with neighboring Kosovo, a former Serbian province whose 2008 declaration of independence Belgrade doesn’t recognize.Vučević said the decision will be reviewed after 30 days.Serbia is formally seeking European Union membership, b...

Realizan arresto en relación con la muerte del nieto de Robert De Niro

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:03:47 GMT

Una mujer de 20 años fue arrestada y enfrentará cargos federales por drogas en relación con la muerte por sobredosis del nieto del actor Robert De Niro, Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodríguez, dijeron el jueves fuentes policiales. Se espera que Sofia Haley Marks haga una aparición inicial el viernes en el bajo Manhattan, donde será acusada formalmente de distribución de drogas, dijeron fuentes policiales. Marks fue arrestado alrededor de las 6 p.m. jueves, dijeron las fuentes. Revelan la causa de muerte del nieto de Robert De Niro Muere nieto de Robert De Niro; tenía 19 años De Niro-Rodríguez, un aspirante a actor de 19 años, fue encontrado inconsciente el 2 de julio en 55 Wall St., dijeron las autoridades, a menos de una milla al sur del juzgado donde Marks comparecerá. El adolescente fue declarado muerto en el lugar, dijo la policía, y no se reveló de inmediato la causa de la muerte. Pero fuentes policiales dijeron que creen que su m...

Arsenal signs Jurrien Timber from Ajax to strengthen defensive options

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:03:47 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal signed Netherlands defender Jurriën Timber from Ajax on Friday to strengthen its defensive options for another run at the Premier League title and its return to the Champions League.Timber moved for a fee of 40 million euros ($45 million), Ajax said. It could rise to 45 million euros ($50.5 million) with add-ons.Timber offers versatility in being able to play at center back or on the right. Arsenal collapsed late in last season’s Premier League title race after sustaining some injuries in defense.Arsenal could also announce the signing of England midfielder Declan Rice imminently from West Ham. The club has already brought in Germany forward Kai Havertz from Chelsea this offseason in a deal worth a reported 65 million pounds ($82 million).___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

US consumers are feeling the most optimistic since September 2021

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:03:47 GMT

SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: In this photo illustration, cans of Anchor Steam beer are displayed on July 12, 2023 in San Anselmo, California. Anchor Steam Brewing, the nation's first craft brewery, announced plans to close after 127 years in business. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)(Getty Images/Justin Sullivan) SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: In this photo illustration, cans of Anchor Steam beer are displayed on July 12, 2023 in San Anselmo, California. Anchor Steam Brewing, the nation's first craft brewery, announced plans to close after 127 years in business. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)(Getty Images/Justin Sullivan) Washington, DC (CNN) — Inflation’s ...

Sports on TV for July 15 – 16

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:03:47 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSaturday, July 15AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL5 a.m.FS2 — AFL: Essendon at Geelong2:30 a.m. (Sunday)FS2 — AFL: Richmond at West CoastAUTO RACING8:30 a.m.CBSSN — ABB FIA Formula E: Round 13, Rome12 p.m.USA — NASCAR Cup Series: Practice and Qualifying, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, N.H.3 p.m.USA — NASCAR Xfinity Series: The Ambetter Health 200, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, N.H.BIG3 BASKETBALL3 p.m.CBS — Week 4: Trilogy vs. 3 Headed Monsters, Triplets vs. 3’s Company, Power vs. Ball Hogs, Ghost Ballers vs. Bivouac, Tri-State vs. Killer 3’s, Aliens vs. Enemies, Memphis, Tenn.BOXING10 p.m.SHO — Showtime Championship: Frank Martin vs. Artem Harutyunyan (Lightweights), Las VegasCFL FOOTBALL7 p.m.CBSSN — Calgary at SaskatchewanCYCLING6:55 a.m.PEACOCK — UCI: The Tour de France, Stage 14, 94 miles, Annemasse to Morzine Les Portes Du Soleil, France2 a.m. (Sunday)USA — UCI: The Tour de France, Stage 14, 94 miles, Annemas...